Speech Language Pathologist

**Speech Language Pathologist**(**Job Number**:25005474**)**

**Primary Location**:ON-Kenora
- Community Worker
- **Employee Type**:Contract**Description**:

- Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list. With locations across the country, including more than 80 home care offices, 11 pharmacies and over 100 community care clinics, Bayshore has more than 18,000 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients annually. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of all Canadians, by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home.

Are you a passionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist looking to make a difference in the lives your clients? Join our team of professionals at Bayshore where we are committed to creating meaningful relationships with those who we serve.

**Responsibilities**:

- **Conduct Comprehensive Assessments**: Utilize your expertise to diagnose a wide range of speech, language, and communication disorders.
- **Develop Tailored Treatment Plans**: Create and implement personalized, evidence-based therapy plans that cater to each client’s unique needs.
- **Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Teams**: Work closely with physicians, psychologists, educators, and other professionals to provide holistic and integrated care.
- **Maintain Accurate Records**: Ensure meticulous and up-to-date client records, adhering to all regulatory standards.
- **Engage in Continuous Learning**: Stay ahead in your field by participating in ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- **Educate and Empower Clients**: Provide clients and their families with effective strategies to support communication and swallowing functions, enhancing their quality of life.

**We Offer**:

- Competitive compensation
- Flexible self-scheduling
- Paid orientation & mentoring opportunities
- Company provided laptop for electronic documentation
- Virtual care when appropriate based on client needs

**Qualifications**:

- ** Education and Experience**:

- Post Secondary School: Masters Degree or recognized equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Audiologists or Speech-Language Pathologists required.
- Enjoy working with clients of all ages in multiple treatment environments. Strong communication (oral and written) and exceptional interpersonal and decision-making skills.

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.”